Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,450/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 13, 2026Community profile
The Opal at Bluewater Bay
1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 4.829 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About The Opal at Bluewater Bay
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,245/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 13, 2026Semi-Private
Assisted Living
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 13, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Semi-Private$3,800 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveA place where you feel like family.
Mom wasn't very happy with the food. However, we felt like family there. According to my mom, the did just didn't taste good. She wasn't there long, so she just may have needed to get used to something different.
★★★★★
PositiveThe Opal - a Jewel in the Rough!
Professional, family oriented, helpful and patient. Lot of love shared with all. Highly recommend and there are always issues at all but the attitude, assistance and friendliness is awesome. It is clean and the people are friendly, food is good and lots of activities assisting those near end life.
★★★★★
PositiveOur experience
What we like the most about the community is that it is a smaller community and that they seem to really care. Yes, we would recommend The Opal to other families based on the experience.
★★★★★
PositiveWe wanted a friendly warm inviting place for my mom. As soon as I walked through the front door I was greeted by [removed name] the marketing director and [removed name] the executive director. Question were answered and a tour. It felt like home. My mother is moving in, she didn't like the big communities to sterile she said.
★★★★★
PositiveA caring, Accommodating, Friendly "Home"
I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with The Opal at Bluewater Bay. I only wish we had found this assisted living facility much sooner. The environment established by [name removed] and her staff is always welcoming for residents and family alike. Opal has a very at-home feel, is very clean and tastefully appointed, and the staff’s care for your loved ones is genuine. Living quarters for residents are all functional and modern, and promote a sense of independence and dignity. Meals in the dinin…
★★★★★
PositiveStaff is friendly and the facility is clean and beautiful
Have a resident at Opal, he is happy there, the staff are friendly and very helpful when u need anything, the atmosphere is beautiful! They have laundry done for them 3 meals a day plus snacks, activities for them
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- The Opal Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 13, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Room Service
- Vegetarian
- No Sugar
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
Activities & engagement
- Happy Hour
- Live Well Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Dances
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cooking Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Pet-focused Programs
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Gardening Club
- Intergenerational Programs
- Art Classes
- Activities Off-site
- Trivia Games
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Light Therapy Programs
- Activities On-site
- Community Service Programs
- Wine Tasting
- Forever Fit
- Holiday Parties
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- TV Lounge
- Library
- Central Fireplace
- Indoor Common Areas
- Raised Garden Beds
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Movie or Theater Room
Apartment & room features
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 13, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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